10 Best Science Fiction Writers of All Time

Some of the most creative minds in the literary world are science fiction writers. Yet, science fiction is such a genre that is easy to love but difficult to define. It allows creative minds to take their imagination to new limits and thus offer a surreal experience for the readers. Sci-fi has flourished in the English language with the help of some notable writers. In this article, we are going to read about the 10 best science fiction writers of all time.

H.G. Wells (1866-1946)

H.G. Wells is possibly the first name that comes up to mind when we think of science fiction. Not only that, he is amongst the best science fiction writers, and he had made a major impact on the genre with his books. Some of them are yet to make major hits in the film business. Wells wrote social commentaries, novels, history, and textbooks. He is referred to as the “prophet of science fiction” among Verne and Gernsback. Some of his major works are The War of the Worlds and The Time Machine.

Jules Verne (1828-1905)

Jules Verne was a French poet, novelist, and playwright. Verne is often regarded as “the father of science fiction” along with Hugo Gernsback and H.G. Wells. He is the second most translated writer between Agatha Christie and William Shakespeare. He had a profound influence on this genre and most of Europe. Some of his notable works are Journey to the Center of the Earth, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in Eighty Days.

Hugo Gernsback (1884-1967)

He was an editor, inventor, writer, and publisher. He is best known for his Amazing Stories, the first-ever magazine in the genesis of sci-fi. His impact and contribution were of such greatness that the annual awards presented at the World Science Fiction Convention are named after him “Hugos”. Hugo’s best book was Ralph 124C 41+.

Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008)

Arthur Clarke was a British sci-fi author, TV host, inventor, and undersea explorer. He is addressed as the “prophet of the Space Age”. He has won several prestigious awards such as Hugos, Nebulas, Sri Lankabhimanya in Sri Lanka, and Kalinga Prize from UNESCO. Clarke’s best book is A Space Odyssey.

Frank Herbert (1920-1986)

At this point, everyone is aware of the name Frank Herbert. Are you still not familiar? He is the author of the most intricate novel of the science fiction genre Dune. Yes, the same Academy Award-winning movie. He was a sci-fi writer, journalist, photographer, book reviewer, teacher, and ecological consultant. He also won notable awards such as the Hugos and Nebula.

Ray Bradbury (1920-2012)

Ray Bradbury was one of the most widely read and celebrated writers of the 20th century. He was the whale of the fantasy and science fiction genres. His works are well known for the blend of poetic style, social criticism, nostalgia for childhood, and an awareness of the dangers of runaway technology. Apart from his popular books such as Fahrenheit 451 and The Martin Chronicles, Bradbury left us a legacy of theatre, film, and television.

Isaac Asimov (1920-1992)

Isaac Asimov was a prolific science fiction writer and by profession, he was a biochemistry teacher. He published more than 500 books. The books were included under every section of the Dewey decimal classification except philosophy. Some of his notable works are the Foundation series, Galactic Empire Series, and Robot Series.

Robert Heinlein (1907-1988)

Robert Heinlein was the first person to be named the Science Fiction Grand Master in the year 1974. Heinlein was controversial and at the same time, he was very influential. He raised the bar of this genre to an entirely different level. Heinlein won some notable words such as Hugos. He even anticipated early descriptions of the cell phone and the waterbed in his books several years before they were invented. His best work is Starship Troopers.

William Gibson (1948)

Gibson is referred to as the father of modern cyberpunk. He is also known as the most important novelist of the last two decades. William Gibson is popular for coining the term “cyberspace”. He formed the base for the rise of reality television, the information age, the World Wide Web and the virtual environment. His notable book is Neuromancer.

Orson Scott Card (1951)

Orson Scott is an American novelist, producer, professor, and public speaker. He is often considered the voice of the modern science fiction genre. Scott is the first person to win the prestigious Hugos twice in a row. He has also won the notable Nebula award.

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